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Demand high at Saskatchewan food banks ahead of Christmas
Food banks in Saskatchewan's two largest cities are seeing a lot more demand than normal as Christmas inches closer. "We're seeing it across the province and across Canada," John Bailey, CEO of the Re...
Dec 21, 2023
Break-ins reported at Wadena food bank, curling rink and funeral home
The Wadena RCMP is investigating a mini-crime wave in the town. In a media release Friday, the Mounties said they were investigating three break-ins in the community. Someone broke into: the food bank...
Dec 15, 2023 The RCMP is asking anyone who has surveillance footage of the break-ins to come forward. (980 CJME file photo)
Food bank demand almost double according to VP
The food bank is experiencing a new kind of demand this summer. CEO John Bailey said an alarming number of wage earners with full-time jobs are now needing to access the food bank. "That's something w...
Jul 02, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Food bank head says help in budgets falls short
Over the past year, Laurie O’Connor has seen more people turning to the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, partly due to inflation squeezing people’s finances. Optimism that the budg...
Mar 30, 2023
Students building new roof for Regina Food Bank
A group of students are hammering away at hunger in Regina. The Regina Food Bank has partnered with the Regina Trades and Skills Centre (RTSC) to build almost 7,100 square feet of roof for the food ba...
Mar 17, 2023 Students from the Regina Trades and Skills Centre are replacing the roof at the Regina Food Bank. (RTSC/Submitted)
Regina Food Bank CEO gives update on new food hub
The Regina Food Bank is preparing to open a second location in the city now that it has officially purchased the former liquor store on Broad Street. Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey told the Greg Mor...
Feb 06, 2023 The Regina Food Bank has acquired the former liquor store at 1881 Broad St. to create a downtown food hub. (980 CJME file photo)
'Neighbours feeding neighbours:' Sask. farmer donates 26 tonnes of peas to Regina Food Bank
In a time of high food insecurity, a Saskatchewan farmer decided to do what he could to lend a helping hand. Ken Tatarliov of Surprise Valley Farms donated roughly 26 tonnes of split peas to the Regin...
Jan 25, 2023 David Froh of the Regina Food Bank (left) and Ken Tatarliov of Surprise Valley Farms. (Regina Food Bank/Facebook)
Inflation driving up demand at food distribution centres in Regina, Saskatoon
Times are tough with the rising cost of goods and services, and food donation centres in Regina and Saskatoon have noticed a growing number of people in need of help. "We're seeing an overall increase...
Dec 21, 2022
500 Club raises more than $65,000 for Saskatchewan charities
Are you still deciding what to do with your $500 affordability cheque? Many of them are going to charity through the "500 Club," a pledge campaign that encourages people to donate their cheques to loc...
Dec 14, 2022
Regina Food Bank aiming to raise a million meals
With inflation driving prices up and many having a tough time making ends meet, more and more people are relying on services like the food bank. That's why, for the third year in a row, the Regina Foo...
Oct 13, 2022
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